Distribution of molluscan fauna in Pulicat lake

Thangavelu, R and Sanjeevaraj, P J (1988) Distribution of molluscan fauna in Pulicat lake. CMFRI Bulletin, 42 (1). pp. 58-67.

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Abstract

The Pulicat Lake was surveyed from the barmouth to Ougarajapatnam for molluscan fauna Extensive oyster beds occur in the southernmost region of the Pulicat Lake. Dense population of oyster beds wes'eco'ded at Kulathumedu and scattered distribution near the mouth, Moosimani lock. Kottaikuppam. Sriha'liiota and Ougarajapatnam on the northern side of the lake. Beds of the clams, Meretrix casfa and Katelysia opima was found arcund the small Islets lying between Gunakuppam and Kottaikuppam. Regular fishery for clams exists in this area.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Molluscan fauna; Pulicat lake
Subjects:	Molluscan Fisheries
Divisions:	CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Molluscan Fisheries Division Subject Area > CMFRI > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Molluscan Fisheries Division CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Molluscan Fisheries Division Subject Area > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Molluscan Fisheries Division
Depositing User:	Dr. V Mohan
Date Deposited:	24 Aug 2010 06:43
Last Modified:	09 Sep 2015 15:17
URI:	http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/2536

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